Barcelona has set its sights on Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as their primary future target, with the club’s leadership viewing him as the “dream” signing. According to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, Haaland has been a top priority for Barcelona’s president Joan Laporta and his transfer team. The La Liga giants are actively looking for long-term attacking reinforcements, as they plan ahead for the inevitable aging of their current star striker, Robert Lewandowski.
The Blaugrana’s search for a new center-forward has sparked interest in a number of players across Europe. However, Haaland’s combination of youth, goal-scoring ability, and elite status has made him the standout option for Barcelona’s future project. As Laporta and his team continue to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level, Haaland remains their ultimate goal.
Haaland Deal: Unlikely in 2025, But Future Remains Open
At present, Barcelona is not actively pursuing Haaland due to financial and logistical hurdles. The possibility of landing the prolific Norwegian striker in 2025 is seen as “unrealistic,” as confirmed by Plettenberg. The club’s financial position and the cost of acquiring Haaland make such a deal unlikely in the short term.
However, this does not rule out a future move. It is suggested that Haaland’s arrival in Catalunya could still happen in the next two to three years. Barcelona’s leadership is aware that securing a player of Haaland’s caliber would require patience and careful planning, with the club continuing to keep tabs on his situation at Manchester City.
Lewandowski’s Age Spurs Search for Successor
With Robert Lewandowski approaching his 37th birthday next summer, Barcelona is increasingly focused on finding his long-term replacement.
Lewandowski’s prolific form has allowed the Blaugrana to remain competitive in recent years, but Barcelona’s leadership is fully aware that his time at the highest level is limited. Erling Haaland, with his remarkable goal-scoring record and physical attributes, represents the perfect candidate to take over once Lewandowski steps aside. This makes the Norwegian a natural fit for Barcelona’s long-term ambitions, though they are prepared to wait for the right moment to make their move.
In the meantime, Barcelona is expected to continue scouting and evaluating other options for the future, but Haaland remains the dream scenario for Laporta and his team, as they look to secure a top-tier talent capable of leading the club for years to come.
